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Discover LudwigThe phrase "frittered away" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe the act of wasting time, money, or resources in a careless or ineffective manner.
Example: "He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets instead of investing in his future."
Alternatives: "squandered" or "wasted away."
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frittered away
verb
Past of fritter away
Exact(60)
Gina saw her inheritance being frittered away.
Thankfully, power can be frittered away, too.
"I've frittered away an entire morning".
Moreover, it may be frittered away or unwisely invested.
Then I frittered away $318 on other music downloads.
Perhaps the biggest slice was frittered away or simply stolen.
He frittered away money, not least on expensive apartments.
It does not help that money is being frittered away.
But government being government, the money could be frittered away".
Money certainly hasn't been frittered away on fancy decor.
But in another era, it could have been frittered away".
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